The Lightning (20-11-2, 42 points) still made quick work of the Rangers because of their play on special teams, where they scored twice on the power play and also had two short-handed goals, chasing New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin from the game with 11:52 to play in the second after he allowed five goals on 14 shots.

The New York Rangers return from holiday break with a trip to Florida, beginning with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG 2 - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM). RANGERS RUNDOWN - The Bl

Brayden Point scored two goals in a three-point night to tie for the NHL lead in goals, Tampa Bay scored four times on special teams, and the host Lightning pounded the reeling New York Rangers 6-2 on Saturday night.

Brayden Point scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the struggling New York Rangers 6-2 on a night when Victor Hedman became the team’s all-time leader in games played.

The Rangers' 6-2 trouncing Saturday at the hands of the Lightning was another disaster in a stretch full of them.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected

The Lightning were facing a motivated, hungry opponent. The Rangers entered the holiday break having gone 4-13 in their previous 17 games and were coming off a humbling 5-0 defeat to New Jersey, a game in which they mustered just 12 shots on goal.